By Amaechi Agbo

Nigeria’s hope of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, Asia suffered a dent on Thursday as the Super Eagles lost 0-1 to visitors, Central Africa Republic, www.bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

Lackluster Eagles were defeated at home at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos as the Central Africans scored in the 91st minute to silence the home crowd.

The goal was the only short on target by the visitors and it beat Francis Uzoho who was in between the sticks

Despite losing the match, however, Nigeria still tops Group C with 2 points after Cape Verde also recorded away win against Liberia.

Super Eagles will on Sunday play the return leg on Duoala, Cameroon.